High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Studied Homeopathic Remedies

Baryta carbonica

Aurum

Lachesis

Most people don’t feel symptoms when their blood pressure is high, which is why hypertension is called the “silent killer.” In this case, what you don’t know can hurt you. Elevated blood pressure can lead to a greatly increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and many other serious illnesses. Along with high cholesterol and smoking, hypertension is one of the primary causes of atherosclerosis. In turn, atherosclerosis causes heart attacks, strokes, and other diseases of impaired circulation.

Note:
High blood pressure, if not brought down with all deliberate speed, is a dangerous condition. Medical supervision is strongly advised.

A very small, double-blind, crossover study enrolled 10 people with essential hypertension and compared individualized homeopathic treatment to standard drug therapy.2
These participants were examined on a weekly basis for 16 weeks. Homeopathic treatment proved ineffective.

In
classical homeopathy, there are many possible homeopathic treatments for hypertension, to be chosen based on various specific details of the person seeking treatment.
Baryta carbonica
is traditionally used for people with hypertension who are extremely shy, lack concentration, and often display immature behavior. The
symptom picture
of this remedy includes high blood pressure that is made worse by exertion or lying on the left side, along with a tendency toward gripping pains in the stomach that improve by the person lying on the stomach.

Aurum
is often recommended for people whose high blood pressure is caused by slow-burning, long-term stress, often associated with career or ambition.

Lachesis
may be used for a person with high blood pressure who has a flushed look to the face, overactive behavior, and a tendency for compulsive talking, as if an inner boiler were always about to explode.

For herbs, supplements, and other alternative treatments that may be useful for this condition, see the
Hypertension
article.

For a thorough explanation of homeopathy, including dilution of therapies, see the
Homeopathy Overview.

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.